Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
I saw my husband off today at the airport to go back to Iraq. He's been on emergency leave for the past 3 weeks because his grandfather took a turn for the worst. Three days after he came home his grandfather passed away (01.21.09).
He left for Iraq in November 9 2008. That was the anniversary of my mothers death (11.09.06). This entire time of leave has had such undertones of grief and anger. It was still good to be with him. I miss him already and I'm finding myself not able to sleep.
There isn't much of a chance that he'll get another leave. He's due to come home the earliest September or October - The latest November. So, I will not see him again for at least another 7 months. Our home is so empty. My eyes are sore from crying. I'm feeling very much alone.
My heart goes out to everyone dealing with loss and grief. Say a prayer for all our soldiers and their families.
There's someone out there with a loved one over seas who is a son, dauther, father, or mother. There's someone out there who is dealing with recently getting married, recently having a child, and dealing with a loss.
I just want to reach out and hug everyone. Sometimes there just aren't the right words to describe how much we all hurt inside.
He left for Iraq in November 9 2008. That was the anniversary of my mothers death (11.09.06). This entire time of leave has had such undertones of grief and anger. It was still good to be with him. I miss him already and I'm finding myself not able to sleep.
There isn't much of a chance that he'll get another leave. He's due to come home the earliest September or October - The latest November. So, I will not see him again for at least another 7 months. Our home is so empty. My eyes are sore from crying. I'm feeling very much alone.
My heart goes out to everyone dealing with loss and grief. Say a prayer for all our soldiers and their families.
There's someone out there with a loved one over seas who is a son, dauther, father, or mother. There's someone out there who is dealing with recently getting married, recently having a child, and dealing with a loss.
I just want to reach out and hug everyone. Sometimes there just aren't the right words to describe how much we all hurt inside.
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I miss traveling with my husband. Has anyone found a specific site regarding cruising for widow/widowers or any sightseeing trips. Not interested in being with couples and kids,,,I realize a cruise ship will have a portion size of families and couples, but perhaps they also put together a part of the cruise ship for groups of widows/widowers????
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A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...
My brother (Marines) has served two tours in Iraq thus far.
My friend used to tape messages for her partner and send them to him and he would send her his thoughts, just to hear one anothers voice. He is out of the English army now but they still keep the messages they shared.
Keep in touch with him as much as you can and let him know you are proud of him and love him so very much.